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Please read Energy Cybersecurity Issue.docx (See attached). As you can see this article was published in early 2012 and it deals with issues associated with the Energy Sector. The article claims that since 2009 the Energy Sector has not improved its Cybersecurity Programs with money that was given to it by the Federal Government.
Do some research on your own and try and find related articles or issues concerning security concerns regarding the Energy Sector. Based on your research what are some of the continuing concerns and what is the impact if a cyber attack is launched against the Energy Sector. Do you think that type of attack would have a significant impact or is our infrastructure robust enough to withstand an attack? What recommendations would you make if you were a Cyber Analyst giving your opinion to Congress?
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Preserving the integrity of America’s Energy Sector - Outline
Thesis Statement: The evolving nature of technology is exposing the growth of the energy
sector to potentially significant risks.
I. Introduction
The modernization of the power grid in the USA
II. Discussion
Hiring the contractors; security thresholds and ICT system sanctities
Analyzing whether the contracted systems can withstand attacks
III. Conclusion
Reiterating the thesis and giving a reasoned
Running head: ENERGY SECTOR AND CYBERSECURITY
Preserving the integrity of America’s Energy Sector
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ENERGY SECTOR AND CYBERSECURITY
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Preserving the integrity of America’s Energy Sector
The ripples of the technological innovation are being felt even in the energy generation
sector. In the energy sector of the United States of America, the digitization of the electric grid is
a process that has been ongoing for the better part of the last decade. The main challenge that
faces the energy sector in cybersecurity is the framework. There needs to be a system to improve
the resilience of the infrastructure and also adequate response mechanisms to actual breaches of
the security.
The energy regulatory authority of the United States chose to sub-contract the process
amongst many building agencies. The process began in t...